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Antique Square and Slide Ruler
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A nine inch Stanley No.21 combination square and slide ruler. CREATOR Stanley Tool
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Steel

Antique Square and Slide Ruler
Antique Square and Slide Ruler
H 9 in W 4 in D 0.75 in
Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The ruler with differing scales on each side.
Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
Tunbridge Wells Ruler, 19th Century
H 0.5 in W 12 in D 0.5 in
Collection of Vintage Rulers c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of brass and steel rulers. CREATOR Lufkin Rule Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE
Category

19th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Collection of brass and Boxwood folding rulers. Two 24" and one 36". CREATOR Stanley
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
Antique Stanley Folding Rulers c.1920
H 36 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in
Sèvres Rulers of France Portrait Medallions
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New Orleans, LA
immortalize the most important French rulers and nobility in classic Sèvres bisque porcelain. Beginning with
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Rolling Ruler, English Cartographer’s Instrument, Architect, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique cased rolling ruler. An English brass cartographer's or architect's
Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Rustic Wood Zig Zag Folding Ruler Extension
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Extension Ruler Rustic Wood Folding Decorative Item Attributed to Lufkin or
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Draughtsman's Rolling Ruler, English, Cartographer's Instrument, Stanley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique draughtsman's rolling ruler. An English, nitrided bronze cartographer's
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Late 19th Century British Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century Faux Bamboo Desk Accessory Brass Ruler
Category

19th Century French Folk Art Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Antique Book Mark / Ruler Advertising, New York City
Located in San Diego, CA
An antique book mark / ruler advertising Jas. G. Wilson's blinds and shutter shop at 74 West 23rd
Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Ruler

Materials

Bone

Art Deco Amber Glass & Sterling Silver Ruler, 1927
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Bath, GB
A very pleasing and hard to find amber coloured glass was used to create this smart desk-top ruler
Category

1920s British Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Nautical Rolling Ruler, English, Maritime, Draughtsman, Captain Field
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique nautical rolling ruler. An English, ebony maritime or draughtsman's instrument
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Parallel Rulers, English, Coromandel, Draughtsman's Instrument
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique parallel rulers. An English, coromandel and brass articulated
Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

A Vintage Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Ruler, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The 7 1/4" ruler with 8 different specimens inset with in a black marble frame.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
By Stanley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and
Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Ruler

Materials

Brass

Historical Portraits of Six Incan Rulers, Peru, 1752: A Copperplate Collection
Located in Langweer, NL
A copperplate print from 1752, showcasing portraits of six Incan rulers from different periods
Category

1750s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Mauchline Wooden Postal Ruler and Paper Folder with Beach & Cliffs, Cromer
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Scottish Mauchline wooden postal ruler and paper folder decorated with a scene of the
Category

Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Sycamore

Large 19th Century Wooden Architect's Ruler from Late 19th Century England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th-century architect's ruler, crafted in England, spans an impressive six feet. Made from
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Solid Sterling Silver Combined Ruler and Letter Opener by Asprey, London
By Charles Asprey and Charles Asprey junior 1
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful find, this magnificent combined ruler and letter opener is made from a good gauge piece
Category

1920s British Antique Ruler

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Writing Set Sardonyx Banded Agate Pencil Ruler Letter Opener
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Victorian three piece writing set is in truely pristine condition. It is cut out of fine banded agate, the pieces of stone have been carefully chosen to highlight the st...
Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Agate

Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
– 17 April 1711) was Holy Roman Emperor and ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy from 1705 until his
Category

1740s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Genealogy Chart of the Rulers of Margraviate Brandenburg in Germany, 1732
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Genealogie de la Maison de Brandebourg (..)'. Genealogy of the rulers of the
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18th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ottoman Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire Till Sultan Abdul
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18th Century Turkish Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of Eight Rulers of the House of Bijapur in India, '1831'
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of eight rulers of the house of Bijapur including Sultan Yusuf Adil Shah
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Engraving of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1808
Located in Langweer, NL
first Emperor'. Engraving of the deity Quante-Cong (or Shangdi), first ruler of China. This print
Category

Early 1800s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

Old Lithograph of the Deity Quante-Cong 'or Shangdi', First Ruler of China, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
ruler of China. This print originates from 'Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World
Category

1840s Antique Ruler

Materials

Paper

13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad
Category

15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold

The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
, executed as figura serpentinata. Pluto, identified by a crown as ruler of the underworld, forces Proserpina
Category

19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
The Rape of Proserpina, 19th Century
H 16.15 in W 6.5 in D 5.52 in
Edwardian 15ct Rose Gold Sapphire set Pendant
Located in London, GB
section is 3cm x 3cm ( for exact view please see image on ruler )
Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Ruler

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Four Trays Of Italian Grand Tour Plaster Intaglios
Located in Essex, MA
hand written list of ancient Roman rulers. Intaglios in very good condition and box is in fair
Category

1870s Italian Grand Tour Antique Ruler

Materials

Plaster, Pine, Paper

Victorian 2.5 Carat Opal Pendant
Located in London, GB
exquisite rare piece of jewellery Weight 2 grams - appears heavier. for size please see image on ruler to
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Opal, 9k Gold

Antique Art Deco 14k Gold & Platinum Sapphire Diamond Floral Filigree Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Length: Measure 7.0 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably fit 6.5” wrist (measured on wrist) Closure
Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

PTOLEMY XII FATHER OF CLEOPATRA Genuine Ancient Greek coin 80-58 BC Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
Auletes, was the last ruler of Egypt's Ptolemaic dynasty before Cleopatra ascended to the throne. His
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Antique Ladies Folding Crocodile Purse, Sewing Kit.
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
) and a 'The Hotel Metropole London' 2" metal ruler.
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

18th Century Halfcabinet/ Trumeau Commode, Cherrywood, Austria circa 1780
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
" period in Austria. (called after Joseph II, holy Roman emperor in which he was the sole ruler of the
Category

Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Ruler

Materials

Cherry, Fruitwood, Nutwood, Spruce

Tall Japanese Satsuma Style Glazed Porcelain Vase
Located in Bridgeport, CT
with a ruler and court figures on a terrace, the other with samurai. Two pink floral panels in between
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ruler

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
original condition ; most significantly; it has the ORIGINAL measuring device (ruler) included in the slot
Category

1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Ruler

Materials

Elm

Early 20th Century Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Caracalla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
ruler. Caracalla, the elder son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Empress Julia Domna, was a key figure
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

An Italian Carved Marble Bust of Girolamo Savonarola
Located in New York, NY
tyrannical rulers and corrupt clergy. After the overthrow of the Medici in 1494, Savonarola was the sole
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Ruler

Materials

Marble

Edwardian 9ct Gold Mounted Jade Pendant
Located in London, GB
image uploaded of item next to a ruler )
Category

Early 1900s British Antique Ruler

Materials

Jade, Gold, 9k Gold

Portrait of Emperor Ferdinand I. Prague School, 17th Century, Copper, Old Master
Located in Greven, DE
the background on the right are Ferdinand's crowns, one of the typical insignia of a ruler. ruler
Category

17th Century Baroque Antique Ruler

Materials

Copper

Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art
Located in Leuven, BE
that represented the ideal characteristics of the deceased king. The reign of individual rulers are
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

19th Century Russian Icon of Christ Pantocrator with Gold Metal and Gilt Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Almighty and ruler of the universe. The central figure of Christ is exquisitely detailed, surrounded by a
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Ruler

Materials

Wood

Antique Art Deco 10k Gold Rose De France Amethyst Filigree Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
Chain Type: Original - Antique - Open Link Chain Length: 16.0 Inches (measured next to a ruler with
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold & Blue Enamel Wrapped Bar Link Charm Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Bar Link Chain Length: Measures 7 inches next to a ruler - Will comfortably fit up to a 6.5 inch wrist
Category

19th Century Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ancient Egyptian Painted Relief Carving of a Man and his Wife
Located in London, GB
Thutmose III, among Egypt’s most celebrated rulers. Originally part of a larger scene of ritual abundance
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Ruler

Materials

Limestone

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.20ctw Old Cut Marquise Diamond Open Work Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
Weight: 15.38 Grams Type: open work Line Link Length: Measures 7 Inches Next to a Ruler. Will comfortably
Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian Desk Accessories Writing Set Carved Sardonyx Banded Agate
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Very pristine and elegant Victorian writing set comprising a sardonyx pencil, a sardonyx ruler and
Category

1880s British Victorian Antique Ruler

Materials

Agate, Mixed Metal

Antique Indian Mughal Empire Miniature Painting
Located in New York, NY
paper, portrays a captivating court scene wherein a ruler engages with nobles. These Mughal miniatures
Category

Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Ruler

Materials

Paint

VENETIAN DOGE Gold Coin 18Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
devotion that the rulers of Venice held for the city's patron saint. This iconic scene encapsulates the
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Ruler

Materials

18k Gold

Portraits Of Emperor Napoleon III And Empress Eugénie By Studio Of Franz Xaver W
By Franz Xaver Winterhalter
Located in New Orleans, LA
most important way to publicly solidify his role as the just ruler of France. He chose Franz Xaver
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19th Century Academic Antique Ruler

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Gold Geometric Earrings early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
(please see image on ruler) Total weight 3.06 grams
Category

Early 20th Century European Antique Ruler

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Art Deco White Gold Old Diamond & Sapphire Flower Filigree Line Bracelet
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Gold Weight: 14 Grams Type: Floral Filigree Line Link Length: Measure 7.25 Inches Next to a Ruler
Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Ruler

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Byzantine Gold Coin
Located in Cairo, EG
Byzantine era high karat gold coin that can be used as pendant dates back to 1221-1254 ruler john
Category

15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Antique Ruler

19th-Century Andalusian Alhambra Mosque-Oratory Model
Located in Madrid, ES
heritage. The oratory, part of this model, includes an inscription attributed to Yusuf I (ruler 1333–1354
Category

1890s Antique Ruler

Materials

Fruitwood

A Silver Tyre Shekel, Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus VII AR Tetradachm
Located in New York, NY
and ruler. Beneath the throne, symbols or control marks denote the minting authority, in Tyre (Tzuri
Category

15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Twenty Framed Steel Engravings of English Monarchs
Located in Houston, TX
Twenty framed steel engravings of English monarchs and rulers from Illustrations of English
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Ruler

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Antique Silverleaf Louis Philippe All Original Mirror with Sugared Glass c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
from 1830 to 1848. Louis Philippe was also the last ruler of France to hold the title of King. Louis
Category

1870s French Louis Philippe Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver Leaf

DEMETRIOS II Genuine Ancient Greek coin 145-125 BC Silver Pendant
Located in Roma, IT
Demetrios II. The obverse side depicts the noble portrait of Demetrius II, a Hellenistic ruler known for his
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Greek Antique Ruler

Materials

Silver

Roman Coin 2nd Cent. AD Pendant w/black diamonds depicting Emperor Trajan
Located in Roma, IT
princeps" or "best ruler" by the Senate. Renowned for his military conquests, Trajan oversaw the largest
Category

15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Ruler

Materials

Black Diamond, Silver

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Antique Ruler For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique ruler you’re looking for. Each antique ruler for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. There are many kinds of the antique ruler you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique ruler, designed in the Victorian, Folk Art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one antique ruler that is appealing in its simplicity, but J.C. Vickery, Samson Mordan and Co and W. F. Stanley produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Ruler?

The average selling price for an antique ruler at 1stDibs is $727, while they’re typically $169 on the low end and $27,172 for the highest priced.